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In a united effort to address the growing demand for blood, the Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS), in partnership with the South African National Blood Service (SANBS), is urging South Africans to become first-time blood donors on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 09:00 to 16:00. This one-day...

‘When faith institutions remain neutral in the face of oppression, they become part of the problem. It is not enough to acknowledge injustice; we must confront it in all aspects necessary’ – Noku Katom, Abraham Goes Global By NONTOBEKO AISHA MKHWANAZI Throughout history, interfaith dialogues have been...

By ILYAAS BASSARDIEN MEMBERS of Parliament did not mince their words as they critiqued President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2025 State of the Nation Address. While coming from a range of different political parties, there were two common themes in their reaction. One, the President is generally saying the...

By JULES BASWALA & SAYED RIDHWAAN SEVERAL South African organisations have strongly condemned United States President Donald Trump’s recent statements regarding the Gaza Strip, with calls for the public to stand against what they describe as ‘delusional schemes’ and actions that would lead to further oppression of...

The core of Imam Mansoor Sabree’s message centered on four critical pillars essential for a thriving Muslim community: faith, economy, education and culture. By SHAKIR ACHMAT AMID a vibrant atmosphere at Masjid Murtazaa in Gugulethu, Cape Town, Imam Mansoor Sabree delivered a transformative presentation, inspiring the audience...

Relegating discussions on the Gaza genocide to parallel sessions not only marginalised the issue but also signalled a broader reluctance within global forums to tackle polarising and politically sensitive topics head-on. By SHAKIR ACHMAT THE International Network for Hate Studies (INHS) partnered with the Psychological Society of...

‘SANZAF’s mission is far from over, and with continued support the organisation is committed to deepening its impact and expanding its reach in the years ahead.’ Yasmina Francke, SANZAF CEO By SHAIKH ABDUR-RAZAAQ MAJAL THE South African National Zakah Fund (SANZAF) recently hosted its 50th Gratitude Dinner,...

‘It is important for South Africans, especially the youth, to be reminded that they need to embrace and benefit from each other’s cultures, fostering unity rather than division.’ By NONTOBEKO AISHA MKHWANAZI ‘O mankind, indeed, We have created you from male and female and made you into...

Muslim Judicial Council president, Shaikh Riad Fataar, will not be cowed by the Zionist lobby in this country which has embarked on yet another campaign to silence voices calling for the liberation of Palestine. by NONTOBEKO AISHA MKHWANAZI On September 1, 2024, Palestinian journalist Youmna El-Sayed visited...

THE historic re-opening of the inquest into the deaths of the ‘Cradock Four’, which was due to sit from September 2 to 20, 2024 in the Gqeberha High Court, has been postponed. Former Minister of Justice, Ronald Lamola, had announced on January 5, 2024 the decision to...